Neighborhood Stories · RichmondA shoreline afternoon can be a neighborhood story.
A place becomes familiar when we make time for it. At Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline, that can mean a picnic, a walk with bay views or a stop near Keller Beach. The park brings several ways to spend an afternoon into one part of Richmond, including a fishing pier and model railroad museum. Rather than trying to fit everything into one visit, choose one place to begin and leave time to look around. Check the park’s current notices, map and facility information before going.
Park information and map
People & Community · North RichmondA neighborhood grows around more than vegetables.
North Richmond Farm connects the everyday work of growing food with the work of building community. Contra Costa County describes this three-acre Urban Tilth project near Fred Jackson Way and Brookside Drive as a place for community-building days, workshops and events. Nearby, the 1st Street Garden transformed a neglected lot into a growing space. These projects offer a different way to know a neighborhood: through the places residents help care for. Contact the organizer for current volunteer opportunities before planning a visit.
Read the county’s project overview
Food & Local Places · BerkeleyThe people behind a neighborhood food institution.
A bakery or cheese shop can tell a story about how a neighborhood works. The Cheese Board identifies itself as a worker-owned collective since 1971. That makes its history about more than what is on the counter: ownership is part of the story, too. For a closer look at this Berkeley institution, start with the collective’s own account of its development. Its official website is also the place to check today’s offerings and opening information before visiting.
Read the collective’s own history
History & Culture · RichmondThe waterfront holds the stories of everyday workers.
Richmond’s waterfront offers a place to learn about the people who sustained the World War II home front. The National Park Service recommends beginning at the Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center. Let the exhibits provide context before exploring the surrounding historic landscape. It is an introduction to the city through people’s work and lives, not simply a list of landmarks. Use the park’s official visitor information to check access and plan the stops that suit your day.
Plan a visit with the National Park Service
